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Very nice
Scortch, 01/28/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After the HHR, this thing is like 100 times better. It rides smooth as silk. The shifting is really smooth. It has a really nice pickup and just plain comfortable to drive around in. One of the best cars I have had.
Against my better judgment
PAR, 05/30/2019
updated 12/02/2020
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I couldn't resist 37K on a 2008 Impala back in 2017. I've driven it about 50K miles since then. Fuel economy is good for the size of the car. It is quiet inside and it rides smoothly. But I should have resisted the impulse to buy. The first problem was a coolant leak where heater hoses go to the heater core at the firewall. It cost hundreds. Then, the transmission started acting up. The colder the weather, the worse it is. Upon stopping at an intersection, it fails to properly engage first gear and does so with a jolt. It is intermittent and unpredictable - been doing it since about 60K. I spent $300 on a "fix" that lasted 3 weeks. Now they want another $1K. I'm not a fan. And, it gets worse. I had a 60,000 mile used transmission installed. Guess what? It had the same problem. It finally went to the dealer who changed the pressue sensor inside the transmission - for another $900. It is OK for now and I hope to get more miles out of the vehicle.
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don, 12/01/2007
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far so good. Lots of features. Great driving experience. Safe and reliable. very stylish. great appeal with design. good performance. Nice brakes. Attractive wheels and excellent traction with Goodyear tires. Handles well in mountain driving as well as freeway. Probably the best car I've owned in 30 years. The SS Chevy is a great value and every one likes the car who see it when I'm parking the vehicle. Lots of extras for an American revolution! Go check the car out for yourself. The vehicle sells itself! Thanks General Motors I like the car!
Car is a Blast!
Anthony, 11/18/2007
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for only a month but I must say that GM is really getting their act together. One may comment that the interior materials are not up to par with some of the imports but I feel the black leather looks great on a black SS. I was considering Accords,Camry and Altimas but felt the rumble of V8 and neck snapping torque was up my ally. This car is a joy to drive on the highway and zipping in and out of traffic. The fit and finish is up to speed and the handling is fair.It is a heavy front wheel drive car with over 300hp. I have over 2500 miles in one month and am just under 20 mpg's with mixed driving.I am in sales and will do another review as the mileage piles on.
2008 IMPALA SS
ROGER, 02/02/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Impala. This car is the best so far. It has less road noise, and better exterior looks. You get a lot of bang for the bucks. I just wish they would hold a little more resale value.
I got a good one!
johnny_sc, 06/30/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the Impala LT in October '07; have 9500 miles, and so far no problems. The gas only engine gets 34.5 mpg highway and 27.6 combined. Great looking exterior & interior. I'm very content. Thanks GM.
Stylish and Underrated
John G, 09/04/2010
2008 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2008 Prius, that's right, Toyota Prius for this car. The Prius had 32K miles, this car had 24K miles. The Impala now has 55K. This car has been a joy to own with a few issues. I commute a total of 60 miles per day and drive around 550 per week. I average a very fine 23.5 mpg overall. The care runs extremely well and is smooth. I would buy again, but there are a few troubling issues. The car uses a quart of oil every 1800 miles. The dealership is looking into this to see if they can find the issue. Cylinder deactivation works very well. Car handles ok and rides well. Seats are very comfortable for me, but my wife complains about the passenger seat. The leather is awesome.
Vast Improvement
PearlandTX, 08/27/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have chosen to drive Toyotas and Hondas for the last 20 years because American cars always seemed to be a combination of fancy doodads and low quality. I was prepared to be disappointed when my employer selected the Chevy Impala as our fleet car. Instead, this has been a reliable, solid, roomy, great handling car that gets more than 30 mpg on the highway.
A daily driver shouldn't be this fun!
DC, 02/13/2009
2008 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles great, steering is snappy and sharp, (some say clunky, but for a spirited driver, its perfect). Combined with 4 doors and a large trunk, it's sporty and versatile. Opted for the silverstone metallic with black leather, sharp! Great stereo, firm but comfy seats with heaters. XM and OnStar are great. 303hp doesn't hurt either. Have scared a lot of tuners on the line when the 5.3L makes the tires scream (just remember to turn off the traction control). And it even runs on regular 87 octane! (Tell that to your Charger owners!)
Not Completely Satisfied
hpmoore2001, 08/30/2008
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research to see what new car I wanted to buy. I decided on the Impala. Had a 72 and loved it. After taking my time and looking around I finally bought the 08 Impala. But, am having touble with the brakes. Had them redone and the day after they were as bad if not worse then before I had them worked on. Pulsate when stopping and jerks me back and forth until stopped. The front axle seal had to be fixed was leaking. Had an emission sensor go out and fixed. OnStar is not working properly the dealership is reviewing the recall papers to see what needs to be fixed. Seats are very uncomfortable. Very disappointed. I did the research and got stuck. Oh, the glove box broke.